New Earth: Superman and Lois

Chapter 3

"This is truly unnecessary." Jor-El said as he walked with Clark, Lois and Lara through the mall, since they were going shopping to get new clothes to help Jor-El and Lara fit in on Earth, since Jor-El was currently wearing clothes he'd borrowed from his son and Lara was wearing clothes that Lois had loaned her.

"Look dad, I know you might not find the way humans dress likable, but you need to blend in, since honestly, part of the reason Kara and I dress like humans is because most of the time when people see Kryptonians that aren't me or her, they run in fear." Clark said.

"I don't know what you're complaining about Jor-El. I happen to think that these styles are very appealing. Plus, while Lois's clothes are nice, they are a bit small. No offense." Lara said.

"None taken, I agree. The whole reason we're here is to get you clothes that both look good and fit you correctly. And since I have a feeling that this is going to be two different shopping experiences, why don't we split up. I will take Lara shopping at my favorite stores and you can take your dad and we'll meet up at the food court later." Lois said.

"Just make sure to leave some money for our wedding." Clark said and Lois rolled her eyes.

"Actually, Kara said we can put this on the company card." Lois said.

"Yet another perk we did not get at the Daily Planet." Clark said.

"It's only a perk that her executives like us get, though it doesn't hurt that she's probably as rich as Cat Grant is right now, only a lot more humble and generous." Lois said and Clark nodded as they went their separate ways.

Clark was not at all surprised to find that he and his father were done first and despite Jor-El's initial complaints, his father had found clothes he did like, though it appeared that he did not believe in dressing casually, since all the clothes they'd bought were more what Clark would wear to work instead of at the mall.

"What are those wonderful smells?" Jor-El asked and Clark smiled, since it appeared that one thing all Kryptonians had in common was that they all loved Earth food.

"That dad, is the smell of this country's favorite foods. Where would you like to start?" Clark asked.

"I don't know where to begin." Jor-El said and Clark smiled.

"Well, we've got plenty of time while we wait for Lois and mom, so why don't we start with Pizza from Sbarro and then work our way down." Clark said.

"You're the expert here son." Jor-El said as he let his son take the lead.

"So, which restaurant is your favorite?" Lois asked her future father-in-law with a smile as she and Lara finally joined them at a table.

"Hard to say, but if I had to choose, I suppose the burgers from that Big Belly Burger restaurant." Jor-El said and Lois smiled.

"I see you certainly took advantage of spending Kara's money." Clark said with a smile when he saw all the bags that his fiance and mother had brought with them.

"Hey, the way I see it, the more outfits your mom has, the longer she can stay." Lois said and Clark rolled his eyes as Lois and Lara put their bags down on the table and went to get their own lunches when Clark's phone rang.

"Hey, we were just talking about you." Clark said to Kara when he answered.

"I bet." Kara said and Clark could hear her smile.

"Are your parents here yet?" Clark asked.

"Not yet, but that's not why I'm calling. I'm calling to warn you that you'll likely be getting a call from your other mother in the next five minutes." Kara said.

"You sold me out." Clark said.

"You should've told her immediately and this way you don't have to pay me back for however much Lois spent on your parents' new wardrobe." Kara said.

"I know, it's just kind of hard to figure out how to tell her." Clark said.

"Well, I took the choice out of your hands." Kara said.

"Thanks cuz." Clark said.

"I'm not apologizing, she has a right to know." Kara said.

"I know. Thanks Kara." Clark said as he hung up as Lois and Lara rejoined them.

"What was that about?" Lois asked.

"That was Kara telling me that she told Ma about mom and dad before I got a chance to." Clark said and Lois sighed as Clark's phone rang again.

"I'm guessing that's her?" Lois asked.

"It is. Excuse me for a moment." Clark said as he stepped away to take the call.